Motu M4 4x4, USB-C Audio Interface with MIDI I/O

Motu M4 4x4, USB-C Audio Interface with MIDI I/O

MOTU is known for its high-quality interfaces and converters in the mid-to-high price range. With its M series, however, the US manufacturer is venturing into the competitive interface price range of around 200 euros. The MOTU M4 is the four-channel variant of the M series USB interface and is designed to be extremely handy and light. The high-resolution display, which shows the input and output levels in detail, immediately catches the eye. Even so, the main focus of the MOTU M4 is not on fancy features or complex software, but solely on delivering excellent sound at an affordable price.

Speed: The M4 provides best-in-class speed for monitoring live inputs (mic, guitar or keyboard) through your computer, thanks to MOTU's expertly engineered USB drivers, which deliver class-leading, ultra-low 2.5 ms Round Trip Latency (at 96 kHz with a 32 sample buffer).

Metering: When recording and mixing, nothing is more critical than achieving optimum levels. The M4 is the only audio interface in its class with a full color LCD featuring clear, detailed level meters for all inputs and outputs. Enjoy professional-level volume control and feedback to get your sound just right.

Loopback: The M4 driver provides convenient loopback channels to your host computer, so you can easily combine computer audio with live mics and/or guitar inputs to stream the combined mix to Youtube or your favorite podcasting platform in real time. Streaming and podcasting has never been easier and better-sounding!

• Sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
• Mic/line/guitar inputs: 2 x XLR/TRS "combo jack" mic/line/Hi-Z guitar inputs Independent preamp gain, 48V phantom power and monitor switch for each input
• Analog inputs: 2 x 1/4" line in
• Analog outputs:
  • 4 x 1/4" TRS line out (balanced, DC coupled)
  • 4 x RCA (unbalanced) analog out (mirrored)
  • 1 x 1/4" TRS stereo headphone
• Computer I/O: 1 x USB-C (compatible with USB Type A) 2.0 audio class compliant)
• MIDI I/O:
  • 1 x MIDI IN
  • 1 x MIDI OUT
  • 16 MIDI channels to/from computer host
• Headphone: 1 x 1/4" TRS stereo phone
• Phantom power: 2 x individual +48V
• Front panel
  • 1 x 1/4" TRS headphone output
  • 2 x XLR/TRS combo inputs
  • 1 x potentiometer • monitor volume
  • 1 x potentiometer • phone volume
  • 2 x potentiometer • mic/instr input gain
  • 5 x switches • (2) 48V, (2) MON and (1) 3-4
  • 160 x 128 pixel full-colored LCD with input and output level meters
• Power: Bus-powered through USB
• Dimensions and weight (width x depth x height, enclosure only)
  • 8.25 x 4.25 x 1.75 inches
  • 20.955 x 10.8 x 4.5 cm
  • 1.55 lbs / 0.7 kg
• Included Software
  • MOTU Performer Lite
  • Ableton Live 10 Lite
  • 6GB of loops and sounds from Big Fish Audio, LucidSamples, Loopmasters and MOTU